Dr. Mark Z. Jacobson – A professor at Stanford University, Dr. Jacobson’s work has largely focused on developing roadmaps to convert energy infrastructure of buildings, towns, and even countries to entirely renewable sources. His interdisciplinary research combines climatology, air pollution, and renewable energy solutions.
Elon Musk – Apart from his ventures in space and electric cars, Musk’s SolarCity (now Tesla Energy) endeavors to provide solar power solutions for homes and businesses, and his work on the Tesla Powerwall and Powerpack brings energy storage into the limelight.
Dr. Dan Arvizu – Serving as the Director of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Dr. Arvizu has been pivotal in driving research on renewable technologies, especially solar and wind energy systems.
Dr. Steven Chu – A Nobel laureate physicist and former U.S. Secretary of Energy, Dr. Chu is known for his emphasis on renewable solutions and the need to address climate change. He played a key role in the U.S. government’s investment in green energy.
Jigar Shah – Founder of SunEdison, Shah introduced a transformative business model for solar energy by offering solar as a service, thus eliminating upfront costs for customers. He’s also known for his podcast “The Energy Gang,” discussing latest trends in the energy sector.
Dr. Christina Lampe-Önnerud – Founder of Boston-Power, she focuses on next-generation lithium-ion battery technology. Her innovations are crucial for energy storage, a cornerstone of renewable integration.
Henrik Poulsen – As the CEO of Ørsted, formerly DONG Energy, Poulsen transformed the company from a primarily fossil fuel-based utility to one of the world’s largest wind energy firms, pioneering offshore wind farms.
Dr. Jennifer Rupp – Professor at MIT, Dr. Rupp specializes in solid-state materials and has done pioneering work on materials for efficient energy storage and conversion, aiding renewable energy adoption.
Danny Kennedy – Co-founder of Sungevity, a global solar energy company, Kennedy is an advocate for decentralized, renewable solutions. He’s also the author of “Rooftop Revolution: How Solar Power Can Save Our Economy – and Our Planet – from Dirty Energy.”
Michael Liebreich – Founder of Bloomberg New Energy Finance, Liebreich provides invaluable insights, research, and data on the renewable sector. His platform tracks investments and trends in the renewable energy tech landscape.
